A Doane Stuart education is rigorous and rooted in the fundamentals; our students consistently rank among the region’s best. But our emphasis on creative, critical thinking is equally essential. That, in combination with a strong foundation, gives our students an immeasurable advantage—in college and for life.

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For more than 150 years, the Doane Stuart School has been inspiring and educating students from the ground up. From a very early age, our students are encouraged to develop learning skills, to master the facts and then to dig deeper.

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The true measure of a Doane Stuart education is our great success in graduating hallmark individuals, people who really are capable of functioning in a global economy, in a world of difference and with a real understanding that the opinions of others are our most valuable way to learn about ourselves and our world.

Our Alumni/ae are the backbone of Doane Stuart. Each graduate has paved the way for our students today and for the generations of young people in our future. Doane Stuart carries on the great traditions of our past, embodying the full legacies of both St. Agnes and Kenwood and moving enthusiastically into the 21st century.

Mr. Bowman received his B.A. in History from Union College in 2004. Upon graduation, he began his career in higher education as an Associate Dean of Admissions at Union College. He joined Doane Stuart in July of 2012 as the Dean of Students and history/religion teacher for the Upper School. As Director of Admission, Mr. Bowman works with families applying for Early Childhood through Grade 6, all families who are applying for financial aid, and he oversees all of Doane Stuart’s communications and advertising efforts, social media and news publications.

Ms. Bracken began at Doane Stuart in the 2004-05 school year. In addition to serving as Director of College Counseling, Ms. Bracken works with families applying for Grades 7 through 12. She also enjoys coordinating the Student Ambassador Program. She is a 2001 graduate of The University at Albany and is working toward a masters degree in Education at Goddard College.

Mrs. Berkman joined Doane Stuart in 2008 as a teacher in the Early Childhood program. She served as the Lower School Coordinator before joining the Advancement Team in 2013. Mrs. Berkman coordinates our outreach initiatives and works with incoming lower school families. She is a proud DS parent of three girls and holds a B.A. in French and an M.A.T. for K-4 from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Ms. Grayson joined the Doane Stuart community during the summer of 2005. Ms. Grayson works primarily as the creator and designer of the School’s publications and advertisement, as well as the school photographer.